Longtime KSTP-TV reporter Rusty Gatenby, whose departure after more than 30 years from the station was confirmed Monday, was arrested on suspicion of DWI in Excelsior on Jan. 19.

Gatenby, 53, of Minnetonka did not come to a complete stop in the area of Lake and Second streets in Excelsior shortly before 1:30 a.m., a representative of the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department said Tuesday.

His blood alcohol measured 0.13. The legal limit for driving in Minnesota is 0.08.

He was charged with fourth-degree DWI and ordered to appear in court Feb. 12, according to the criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court.

Gatenby, whose legal name is Dennis Gatenby, could not be reached for comment Tuesday on the DWI.

He declined comment on his departure Monday but posted on his Facebook page, "Well, it's true ... after more than 30 years at KSTP I am moving on. I have nothing bad to say, in fact, I feel truly lucky for the amazing times I've had. I challenge anyone to have had more fun at a job than I have. I hope to see you all again down the road."

News director Lindsay Radford confirmed the news of Gatenby's departure Monday, but had no further comment, citing this as a personnel matter.

A native of Wayzata, Gatenby's first television job was floor-directing KSTP's "Good Company.

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" He also filed stories for the show and co-hosted, eventually becoming a reporter in 1987. Over the years, Gatenby covered many topics for the station, but was best known for entertainment and traffic stories. He also frequently served as an emcee and host at events ranging from the Holidazzle parade to the local feed of Jerry Lewis' MDA Labor Day Telethon, making him one of the most recognizable TV reporters in the Twin Cities.

In 2002, Gatenby and the morning news team received an Emmy Award. The National Television Academy also gave the team an award for best single morning news program.

In November, news broke that KSTP morning anchor Brad Sattin and meteorologist Patrick Hammer were told their contracts would end within six months, although Gatenby and anchor Megan Newquist reportedly would remain on the show. Last month, Ken Barlow replaced Hammer on air.

On his now-deleted KSTP.com biography page, Gatenby said he enjoyed "the energy of live TV and connecting to a large audience with information that affects them in many ways ... from avoiding traffic jams to simply putting a smile on someone's face." He also said his dream was to direct films in Hollywood, but that working at the station "turned out to be a dream job. I still hope to write that award-winning screenplay someday, but I really enjoy the team I've been part of here."

As for his immediate plans, Gatenby wrote on Facebook: "I'm going to take a long, long nap."